The dangers of tobacco have been out in the open for decades, but surprisingly, the tobacco industry continues to thrive.
Tobacco alone causes more loss of life than car accidents, alcohol, murder, suicide, illegal drugs and fires combined. We all know how harmful cigarettes are to our health, yet many of us find it too hard to quit. However, even if it is difficult, it is absolutely possible to eliminate this toxic presence of our lives.
Pants to help you quit smoking:
These are just a few of many plants, all capable of contributing to the process of quitting smoking.
1. Catnip:
The catnip is an aromatic plant cultivated as a medicinal plant. Being tea infused, catnip helps reduce anxiety and irritability.
2. Lobelia:
Also known as Indian tobacco, it is a plant that can be very helpful in helping you quit smoking, it greatly facilitates the transition. The body reacts to natural chemicals in lobelia in a similar way to nicotine, but lobelia is not as toxic to the body and does not create an addiction like nicotine.
The lobelie also acts to calm the nerves, relieve tension and help the lungs heal. However, it is a powerful herb that must be taken with care. High doses may cause nausea and vomiting. Do not take if you have heart disease, convulsions, or if you recover from shock.
3. Molène:
Mullein is another herb that helps the lungs heal and acts to promote a sense of calm. It can be smoked or taken as a tincture.
4. Calamus (Acorus calamus):
Calamus or scented acorus is also a useful herb to help the lungs heal and reduce anxiety levels. Another benefit is that it provides extra energy that can be useful during the abandonment process.
General advice:
Avoid triggers like alcohol, coffee and sugar in the initial period. Remember that the first three months are the most difficult. According to Joel Spitzer, who has worked in the smoking industry for over thirty years, a person who engages in a single cigarette in the first three months of life is almost certain to relapse.
Her claim is confirmed by a 1990 study, "Postcessation Cigarette Use: The Process of Recapse" that found that 93.5% of people who smoked a cigarette during the first twelve weeks of dropping out had a complete relapse.